Initially I thought I'd contrast the pink with some black. I though all pink would be overwhelming. But as the piecing progressed I decided to make the entire pillow pink. I added in a bit of red, just for some interest (the kitties are pink!).
I love the wavy strings. The quilting is simple - some stitch in the ditch and a few additional wavy lines. I found a spool of shiny pink rayon thread, so I split the quilting between that and some dark pink. The top crept (creeped?) in spots as I quilted it, so there's a few ripply bits. The perfectionist in me wanted to rip it out and try again. I suspected that would be a losing battle. Maybe it would have behaved if I starched it or spray basted? Well, a little puckering/rippling adds character, right? Sure.
It's almost a shame that the back will get hidden by the pillow - I like how
that looks! (And no puckering there.)
Then what to bind it in?! I waffled between black, pink or
red. I really liked the red, but it blended in too much with the left
side wave (my other red fabrics were too orange for this quilt). I
decided the pink made a soft pipping around the edge that doesn't draw away
from the rest of the pillow. I made an envelope back with the red and
pink kitties.
Not bad! The color isn't as overwhelming as I thought it would be,
either.
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Love your modern looking pillow in pink! The red kitty fabric does make interest. I love the wavy quilting and the pink binding too. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis project definitely spoke to you as you worked on it and you listened in a way that created a really lovely finish. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove this. The quilting is so good and really makes the pink waves pop!
ReplyDeleteThat is a great pillow, Sally! Fun colors and seasonal for February, but very modern looking. I like the pink binding, too!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea for a pillow cover!
ReplyDeleteAll those waves, both in pinks and quilting lines does make for a fun and modern pillow. The soft pink piping is a great choice.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome! Love the waves and all the pinks with just a pop of red!
ReplyDeleteWavy strings make a great pillow and I love the quilting you did on it.
ReplyDeleteVery fun pillow. Love seeing the back of the quilting and your process.
ReplyDeleteI love your pillow! I think the addition of red gives it more oomph and sophistication than it would have had with only pink :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome pillow!!! Love your freemotion piecing!!!
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